This week, Ira Sternberg spoke with Heidi Swank & Michelle Larime.
Heidi Swank, founder and executive director of the Nevada Preservation Foundation and Michelle Larime, associate director, lead an organization dedicated to revitalizing historic buildings and places in Nevada. It is the only grassroots advocacy and heritage tourism historic preservation nonprofit in the state.
The organization sponsors NPF’s Home + History Las Vegas weekend, April 28-30. The 3rd annual event is expanding with different offerings but geared to emphasize important architecture and places as related to Nevada’s history, incorporating elements of preservation, various types of 20th century design, sustainability, art, culture and community. It includes tours of historic homes and neighborhoods.